The Republic of Ghana was formerly called the Gold Coast due to its abundant endowment of gold. Ghana lies north of the equator between latitude 4º45′N and 11º11′N longitude 30 W and 0º 30′E. It covers an area of 239,460 sq. km (92,000 sq. miles) with a distance from North to South stretching 672km (420 miles) and East to West along its coastline measuring 560 km (348 miles). Ghana is bordered by Cote d’Ivoire and together we will explore the living kaleidoscopes of the various attractions Ghana has to offer, from its coconut fringed sunshine beaches, its historic forts and castles, to discovering rich and ancient kingdoms.

After gaining independence from the British on 6th March, 1957, the then Gold Coast took on its current name, Ghana. The Gold Coast played host to the Portuguese, Dutch, German and British who initially came here to trade in gold. They mounted several forts and castles for this purpose but these structures were later converted into trading posts for the infamous slave trade.
The Elimina Castle, the first to be built in the Gold Coast in 1482 by the Portuguese is signified as the first point of contact between Black Africans and Europeans. You will discover Ghana to be a country rich in indigenous culture, festivals, and customs of social, economic and religious interest to visitors. Ghana has all the ingredients necessary for a relaxing holiday, safe coconut fringed beaches, forts and castles, wildlife parks and tropical rain forest rich in flora and fauna.

NORTHERN REGION – CAPITAL: TAMALE

Northern Region is noted for its traditional African scenery. The land is mainly savannah and the population, mostly Muslim, is sparse on the plains. Tamale, with a population of about 300,000, is a mixture of cultures and religions. On Damba Festival days, the king and rich chiefs ride on decorated horses. The major rivers are Black Volta and White Volta that flow into lake Volta.

Salaga was a slave-trading centre. The region’s markets are full of cotton and local fabrics. Yendi is the royal town of the Dagomba people.

In Mole National Park there is a motel, swimming pool, bar and restaurant. Larabanga Mosque is Ghana’s oldest Mosque, built in 1421 and nearby is the Larabanga mystery stone that neither man nor machine can move.